North Korea
Cyprus
Cyprus visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Cyprus visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Cyprus visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus
Cyprus has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate of Cyprus in Kathmandu3,924 km
Kanti Path, Kathmandu
- Consulate General of Cyprus in Karachi5,661 km
Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, Karachi
- 6,383 km
The nearest Cypriot missions to Pyongyang are in Kathmandu, Nepal (3,924 km from Pyongyang), Karachi, Pakistan (5,661 km) and Tehran, Iran (6,383 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from North Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Cypriot citizens travelling to North Korea
CyprusNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Cyprus
Travel advice for Cyprus
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from North Korea to Cyprus, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Cyprus
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.
Cypriot citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires Cypriot citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Cyprus.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Cyprus in North Korea?
No. Cyprus has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Cypriot consulate is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 3,924 km from Pyongyang.
How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?
Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Cypriot citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Cyprus obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.